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[Oral surgery in general dental practice 1. Preface]
A Vissink1, G M Raghoebar, C de Baat
1Kliniek voor Mondziekten, Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde, Academisch Ziekenhuis Groningen. a.vissink@kchir.azg.nl
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|May 8, 2004
Summary
Delegating basic dental procedures to trained oral hygienists and technicians frees up general dentists for complex cases. This article details surgical treatments like odontogenic abscess management and tooth extractions.
Area of Science:
- Oral surgery
- Dental public health
Context:
- General dental practitioners face time constraints for specialized procedures.
- Effective delegation models are crucial for optimizing dental care delivery.
Purpose:
- To outline specific surgical dental treatments that can be delegated to auxiliary dental professionals.
- To enhance the efficiency of dental practice through task delegation.
Summary:
- Discusses the delegation of basic dental treatments to oral hygienists, dental nurses, and dental technicians.
- Details surgical procedures including odontogenic abscess treatment, tooth and root removal, maxillary sinus floor perforation management, and apical surgeries (apectomies).
Impact:
- Increased availability of general practitioners for complex dental issues.
- Improved patient access to specialized dental care through efficient workforce utilization.